
Champion 2002
"The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life."
Overview
This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu. Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray Boom Boom Mancini.
Director: Kwak Kyung-taek
Cast

Yu Oh-seong
Kim Deuk-gu

Chae Min-seo
Lee Kyeong-mi
Yoon Seung-won
Kim Hyeon-ji

Jung Doo-hong
Lee Sang-bok

Kim Hyun-sook
Bus Driver

Ji Dae-han
Hwang Jun-seok

Shin Jung-keun
Kim Yoon-goo

Yang Gil-yeong
Lee Jong-sil
Park Ju-chun
Kim Gwang-min
Lee Jung-pil
Jang Seok-soo